Study Guide

Objective

The student
- know the basic types of the tissues in the human body
- know the central structure and functions of the human body
- understand the physiology of the organs in human body
- are familiar with cell biology
- will be able to apply their knowledge to nursing care

Content

Nervous system regulates physiological processes
Structure and function of the sense organs
Endocrine system regulates body metabolism and organ functions
Function of different organ systems, such as blood circulation, respiration, digestion and the urinary system
Lymphatic system
Reproductive system
Fluid- and acid-base balance

Location and time

Campus Alere, Vaasa

Materials

- Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology: For Nursing and Healthcare Students. (Book available online via the Tritonia library, from Ebook central (Tritonia, LibGuides, Yrkeshögskolan Novia, Nursing, E-books or via the Finna portal, Tritonia))
- Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell. (Book available in the Tritonia library and via Ebook central)

Additional books for further reading:
- Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed or newer) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons.
- Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons.

Teaching methods

Lectures and exam

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites